I’m not a skier. Shocking, I know. I’ve gone twice in my life and that’s more than enough. The first time I skied was back in middle school and I had an awful time. I was decent at keeping my balance but I couldn’t stop or slow down for the life of me. So I’d go tearing down the basic hill in a straight line, picking up more and more speed. I’d eventually be going …
It’s time to buy the popcorn. It’s time to shush your neighbors. It’s time to kick the seat in front of you… on the Muppet Show tonight! Sorry, I’m just a tad bit excited. Y’see, I bleed Muppets. Wait, that came out wrong. Suddenly I’m picturing some insanely grotesque horror mashup of Saw and Silence of the Lambs, with Miss Piggy hanging upside down froma basement ceiling… let’s just stop right there. What I mean …
Like most people, my family goes in and out when it comes to apps. We’ve had vicious rounds of Words With Friends and really got into Draw Something. The kids even get in on the fun and play against me and Allie on their iTouches. And then there’s my dad. He plays with all of us, but I think Allie’s the only one who gets back to him quickly, so they have a lengthy game …
Meet Nina from Nina Says Blogger: Nina Say Blog: Nina Says How’d your blog get its name? My blog was originally named “The One Fantastical” and after two and a half years of blogging I felt it was not relevant or descriptive of my blog or what my mission was. In mid 2012, I changed my blog’s name to Nina Says which is a play on my name “Nina Say.” I know there are a …
All you athletic dads out there will feel my pain. The pain of a father watching his two boys grow up so fast right before his eyes. When your son finally beats you in one-on-one basketball (and you’re really trying), that’s when you know you’ve hit a special moment in your relationship. Now, I’m not a great athlete. I’m not bad, but I’m not super athletic either. Heck, we don’t even own a basketball hoop. …
